Svabhavika Bhedabheda is a philosophical concept in Hinduism that refers to the distinction between the ultimate reality (Brahman) and the individual self (Jiva).
- Svabhavika Bhedabheda is also known as "qualitative non-difference" or "differential non-identity", emphasizing the difference between the two concepts.
- The term "Svabhavika" means "inherent" or "intrinsic", while "Bhedabheda" means "difference" or "non-identity
- This concept is central to the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, which aims to reconcile the individual self with the ultimate reality.
- The Svabhavika Bhedabheda is often contrasted with the "Advaita" concept, which posits the non-difference between the individual self and the ultimate reality.